"[3] Blount, while initially recognized for his skill as an old-time banjo player and fiddler,[4][5] is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has described his music as "genrequeer.

[7] His work critiques popular notions of genre[6] and linear time,[8] and usually centers themes of social and environmental justice.

[13] Blount's 2 most recent albums, The New Faith, And Symbiont, was released by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings as part of their African-American Legacy Series.

Influenced by a chance encounter with Megan Jean and the KFB, Blount delved into acoustic music in the latter half of high school.

in ethnomusicology, released his debut EP, Reparations, with fiddler Tatiana Hargreaves,[20] and began to tour in earnest.

[22][23][24] He also claimed first place in the banjo contest at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival, competing with tunes from Black banjoists Nathan Frazier and Dink Roberts.

[37] He was prominently featured on NPR's Weekend Edition in a segment regarding traditional musicians and their efforts to address racism within the canon,[38] and was interviewed by Hunter Kelly for Apple Music's Proud Radio show.

[39] The success of Spider Tales catapulted Blount onto the mainstream Americana touring circuit, leading to performances at venues including the Kennedy Center and the Newport Folk Festival.

[45][46][47] Blount began 2023 with a performance at NPR's Tiny Desk[48] and a nomination for Artist of the Year at the International Folk Music Awards.